News release

Term Extended for Chief Judge of Family Court

Justice

The term of John D. Comeau, chief judge of the family court, has been extended for two years, Justice Minister Michael Baker announced today, May 13.

Chief Judge Comeau has served as chief judge of the family court since May of 2000. He has served on the bench of the family court since November of 1981.

Chief Judge Comeau was called to the bar in 1973 after graduating from St. Francis Xavier University and Dalhousie Law School. He practised in Digby at the firm of Albert and Comeau until his appointment to the bench in 1981.

"Over the years, Chief Judge Comeau has demonstrated his dedication both to the law and to the people of Nova Scotia," said Mr. Baker. "We are very fortunate that we will continue to benefit from his compassion and his leadership."

The chief judge of the family court is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of a recruitment committee. The recruitment committee includes the chief justice of Nova Scotia, the chief judge of the provincial court, a representative of the Provincial Court Judges' Association and a lay person without a law degree designated by the Minister of Justice.